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College Student from Rye Found Dead

A college student from Rye, Michael James Rath, a freshman at Coastal Carolina University, has been found dead. There is an investigation into the death.

From CarolinaLive.com:

"CCU student death under investigation

The Department of Public Safety is investigating the death of Michael James Rath, a freshman at Coastal Carolina University, who was found dead inside his apartment at University Place, according to CCU spokesperson Martha Hunn.

University Place is considered campus housing for CCU.

Rath, from Rye, NY, was found in a sleeping position on a sofa, according to Horry County Coroner Robert Edge.